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Speech Pathologist Mealtime Therapy Team


Company : NSW Health


Location : Sydney, New South Wales


Created : 2025-05-07


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Employment DetailsType: Permanent Part TimePosition: Speech Pathologist Level 4Remuneration: $61.36 - $62.84 per hour plus SuperannuationHours Per Week: 8Requisition ID: REQ572961Applications Close: 14 May 2025Role OverviewSouth Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) seeks a Specialist Speech Pathologist in AAC & Supportive Care to provide expert clinical services within Palliative Care and Assistive Technology. The role involves consulting across SESLHD, supervising, leading quality improvement initiatives, developing educational tools, and teaching healthcare colleagues and students. Services are delivered in clinics, hospitals, and at home, reporting to the Speech Pathology team.BenefitsSalary packaging options to reduce taxable income, including up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K for meal & entertainment and Novated Leasing.Discounted gym memberships with Fitness Passport.Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family.Discounted Private Health Insurance.Selection CriteriaQualifications per Schedule C of the NSW Health Service Health Professionals (State) Award and Speech Pathology Australia, with ongoing professional development.Postgraduate clinical experience in palliative care and AAC, with consulting ability within and outside the organization.Strong negotiation, decision-making, and advocacy skills, with ability to collaborate across organizational levels.Ability to provide high-level clinical advice and develop educational tools or programs.Teamwork skills and advanced reasoning for complex situations.Experience leading quality improvement and service evaluation initiatives.Experience advising on clinical service development, practice change, and service redesign.Current drivers license and willingness to travel as needed.Additional InformationFor more details, view the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards. For application guidance, visit applying. For queries, contact Tracy Kelly at Tracy.Kelly@health.nsw.gov.au.Our CORE Values: Collaboration, Openness, Respect, Empowerment. We support adjustments to ensure accessibility in the recruitment process. Contact SESLHD-Recruitment-STG@health.nsw.gov.au for assistance.Applicants should note that employment of temporary visa holders is contingent on no suitable Australian candidates. An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies. All applicants will be assessed against essential requirements and criteria, with compliance checks prior to offers. SESLHD encourages diversity and invites candidates of all backgrounds to apply, including Indigenous Australians, with support available from our Aboriginal Employment Consultant at SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au. #J-18808-Ljbffr